Stay in shape to cut heart disease risk
London, March 18 (IANS) If you thought it might be possible to be overweight or obese but not at increased risk of heart disease, think again! A new study of nearly 300,000 people has found that unhealthy weight gain can raise risk of heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.
2018-03-18
Category: International, United Kingdom,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Urological cancer linked to increased risk of suicide
London, March 18 (IANS) Patients with urological cancer such as prostate, bladder or kidney cancer are five times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, new research has found.
2018-03-18
Category: International, United Kingdom,Health/Medicine

Factory owner held for manufacturing spurious medicines
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Delhi Police arrested a factory owner and his associate on the charge of manufacturing spurious medicines here, police said on Saturday.
2018-03-17
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society

Online intervention helps teenage moms deal with depression
New York, March 17 (IANS) If you are a teenage mom and suffering from depression, an online intervention may help as it can improve your depression treatment rates, a new study suggests.
2018-03-17
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

New mobile application can reduce stroke risk
London, March 17 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new mobile application that can detect atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of stroke, and can timely prevent heart-related complications.
2018-03-17
Category: International, United Kingdom,Lifestyle/Fashion,Technology,Health/Medicine

Pentavalent vaccine: Doctors raise red flag
Bengaluru, March 17 (IANS) Pentavalent vaccine (PV), that was introduced by India a little over six years ago, doubled the deaths of children soon after vaccination compared to the DPT (Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus) vaccine, according to a new study that calls for a "rigorous review of the deaths following vaccination with PV".
2018-03-17
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Health/Medicine,Science/Tech

Health initiatives will fulfil Swasth Bharat dream by 2022: Minister
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday said that the National Health Policy and Ayushman Bharat will fulfil the dream of a Swasth Bharat (healthy India) by 2022.
2018-03-16
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Health/Medicine

Indian companies contest plastic in water bottles study
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A day after a study claimed that 90 per cent of bottled water from leading brands is contaminated by microplastics, Indian bottling companies on Friday contested the findings, saying they enforce strict quality control.
2018-03-16
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Health/Medicine

LG lauds AAP's initiatives in education, healthcare
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Lt. Governor Anil Baijal addressed the Delhi Assembly on the first day of the Budget Session on Friday, stressing on the city government's accomplishments.
2018-03-16
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Business/Economy,Education,Health/Medicine

FDA to cut nicotine in cigarettes to minimum
Washington, March 16 (IANS) With the aim to tackle tobacco use and cigarette smoking in particular, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has "in a historic step" decided to lower nicotine in combustible cigarettes to minimal or non-addictive levels, the regulatory body said in a statement.
2018-03-16
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

How a couple took 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' to new heights -- three decades ago
Jaipur, March 16 (IANS) Sulochana Chaudhary, a mother of three successful daughters, was watching TV with keen interest as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the audience while launching the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign in Jhunjhunu on March 8.
2018-03-16
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Lifestyle/Fashion,Immigration/Law/Rights,Features,Health/Medicine

Space travel may cause long-term change to DNA, says NASA
Washington, March 15 (IANS) Seven per cent of astronaut Scott Kelly's genes linked to the immune system, DNA repair and bone formation, showed an unexpected change as a result of spending nearly a year in space, reveals NASA's "Twins Study" aimed to unravel the genomics era of space travel.
2018-03-15
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech,Health/Medicine

Meditate to overcome insomnia, sleep disorders (March 16 is World Sleep Day)
Hyderabad, March 15 (IANS) In good news for chronic insomniacs, an ongoing study at the WellSpan York Hospital in the US to assess the impact of "Heartfulness Meditation" on insomnia has shown promising results.
2018-03-15
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,National,Health/Medicine,IANS Life

Smoking may up risk of hearing loss
Tokyo, March 14 (IANS) Smokers beware. You maybe at a higher risk of suffering hearing loss, as a new study suggests that smoking affects the ability to hear both high and low frequency sounds.
2018-03-14
Category: International, Japan,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Fitbit Versa smartwatch in India for Rs 19,999
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Wearables major Fitbit has launched a smartwatch for Rs 19,999 in India that will help track women's menstrual cycle.
2018-03-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Business/Economy,Health/Medicine

Soy-based formula may cause changes in girls' reproductive system
New York, March 13 (IANS) Newborn girls who consume soy-based formula are more likely to experience "subtle differences" in some reproductive-system cells and tissues, compared to those who use cow-milk formula or are breastfed, researchers say.
2018-03-13
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Slow down ageing with right food, ample sleep
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Want to age slowly and live a longer life? Eat right, get adequate sleep and stay positive.
2018-03-13
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

PM sets 2025 deadline for TB-Free India
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday set deadline of 2025 to free India from tuberculosis (TB), five years ahead of the global deadline set by World Health Organisation (WHO).
2018-03-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Health/Medicine

WHO lists 'Disease X' among priority diseases: Report
Geneva, March 13 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed "Disease X", which could potentially trigger deadly global epidemic in the near future, among priority diseases, calling for urgent measures to accelerate research and development to tackle it.
2018-03-13
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Health/Medicine

Parliamentary panel red-flags government's ambitious healthcare scheme
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Modi government has released less than half of the budgeted allocation for health insurance of poor families in fiscal 2017-18, even as it promised to step up coverage with the proposed launch of what is called the world's largest government healthcare programme.
2018-03-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Health/Medicine

Using pedometers while walking may boost your health later
London, March 12 (IANS) Researchers have found that people who use pedometers to count their steps as part of a 12-week walking programme, can have a healthier, more active lifestyle later.
2018-03-12
Category: International, United Kingdom,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Decoded - What makes you a social networking addict
New York, March 12 (IANS) Ever wondered what makes you use social media so much? Blame the interaction of your personality traits, as researchers have found that it can impact the likelihood of developing an addiction to social networking.
2018-03-12
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Socio-economic status may affect patients with anal cancer
New York, March 12 (IANS) Researchers have found that patients with anal cancer, living in low median household income areas are at an increased risk of early death.
2018-03-12
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

AIIMS eye care centre celebrates 51st Foundation Day
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The eye care centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) celebrated its 51st Foundation Day by organising a two-day conference on "Cutting Edge Technology in Ophthalmology" that began on Saturday.
2018-03-10
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine

Insomnia might be in your genes
New York, March 10 (IANS) Finding it difficult to sleep? Blame your genes, say researchers, who identified specific genetic factors that may trigger the development of sleep problems.
2018-03-10
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Saliva prevents traveller's diarrhoea: Study
New York, March 10 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein in saliva that protects the body from traveller's diarrhoea, a finding that may lead to the development of new preventive therapies for the disease.
2018-03-10
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine

Ban tobacco, promote sports (Comment: Special to IANS)
Let me start by saying that I don't want to sound a fanatic, for I don't suggest anything that I can't do myself. I quit smoking recently. And that's no small feat. Tobacco is the most common form of addiction and one of the most harmful as well, much more than the dreaded cannabis or for that matter Ecstasy, let alone alcohol.
2018-03-10
Category: India, Delhi,National,Sports,Opinion/Commentary,Health/Medicine

'Use greenhouse technology for healthy vegetables, better output'
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Advanced hydroponics and aeroponics technologies can address the problems of contamination in fresh vegetables, besides assuring greater output to feed increasing population in the country, said a greenhouse facility builder on Friday.
2018-03-09
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Environment/Wildlife,Health/Medicine

Regular exercise may keep you young and fit
London, March 9 (IANS) Want to stay young? Exercise regularly as researchers have found that staying active may defy the process of ageing as well as it keeps you healthy.
2018-03-09
Category: International, United Kingdom,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Drones capable of reading human heart rate developed
Sydney, March 9 (IANS) Australian researchers have developed a drone capable of measuring a person's breathing and heart rate from 60 metres away, an advance that may help during humanitarian crises.
2018-03-09
Category: International, Australia,Health/Medicine,Technology

Pollution even when 'safe' slows down brain growth in kids
London, March 9 (IANS) Babies exposed to even "safe" levels of air pollution in the womb may be at an increased risk of having brain abnormalities that can contribute to impaired cognitive function by school-age, finds a study.
2018-03-09
Category: International, United Kingdom,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Stress is contagious: Study
Toronto, March 9 (IANS) If your partner is stressed, the chances are high that you may suffer stress too, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin, who have found that stress is contagious.
2018-03-09
Category: International, Canada,Lifestyle/Fashion,Diaspora,Health/Medicine

SC allows 'living will' of terminally ill persons
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said a person has the "right to die with dignity" and can make an advance "living will" authorising the withdrawal of life support system if in medical view he has reached an irreversible stage of terminal illness.
2018-03-09
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Health/Medicine

Eat healthy, eat natural to keep cancer at bay (Health Tips)
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) While the medical fraternity is working on better cures for cancer, there are some simple alterations one can make to one's diet to prevent the feared disease.
2018-03-09
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,National,Health/Medicine,IANS Life

Stressed power projects have Rs 1.74 lakh cr debt: Parliament panel
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) At a time of focus on stressed projects and the bad loans of Indian banks, a Parliamentary panel report has revealed that there are as many as 34 stressed electricity projects with a total capacity of over 40 gigawatt (40,000 MW).
2018-03-08
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Politics,Environment/Wildlife,Health/Medicine

Women rally in Agra to demand saving of Yamuna
Agra, March 8 (IANS) Hundreds of women on Thursday gathered on Yamuna river bank here to demand prompt and effective action to save the Yamuna river which they dubbed a symbol of womanhood.
2018-03-08
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics,Religion,Immigration/Law/Rights,Environment/Wildlife,Health/Medicine

Four hacks for women's wellness
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Wellness takes a backseat for most women, what with a hectic schedule taking care of work, home, and all the people in their lives. This Women's Day, encourage the women in your life to make themselves a priority and practice these simple wellness tips to improve their overall well-being.
2018-03-08
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,National,Opinion/Commentary,Health/Medicine,IANS Life

Unwanted hair growth in women may indicate infertility: Experts
Washington, March 8 (IANS) All women who have unwanted dark hair growing on the face, chest or back should undergo testing for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) a common condition that contributes to infertility and metabolic health problems, say experts.
2018-03-08
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine

Living in sunny climate may cut multiple sclerosis risk
Toronto, March 8 (IANS) People living in areas which receive more of the Sun's rays are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life, says a study.
2018-03-08
Category: International, Canada,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Could canola oil be ticket to your good health?
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Even as a recent canola oil study linking its consumption with worsening memories in mice triggered fear among consumers, a lot of research conducted over the past decade have underlined many health benefits of this dietary oil derived from rapeseed.
2018-03-08
Category: India, Delhi,National,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Couples bad at picking up on partner's sad feelings: Study
New York, March 7 (IANS) Your spouse may react immediately when you feel anger, but is he/she equally good at knowing when you feel sad or lonely? No, suggests new research.
2018-03-07
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Cycling responsible for maximum fractures in males: Study
New York, March 7 (IANS) While regular cycling has been associated with various health benefits, including a healthy heart, bones as well as decrease in body fat, a new study has shown that the recreational sport is the number one cause of cervical fractures in men.
2018-03-07
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine

Likely to leave for US for treatment: Parrikar
Panaji, March 6 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has informed Governor Mridula Sinha that he was likely to travel to the US for "specialised expert treatment" for his "medical condition".
2018-03-06
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics,Health/Medicine

New tool may identify risk for post-surgical dislocations
New York, March 6 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new tool that helps to identify which patients undergoing total hip replacement may be at higher risk for an implant dislocation after surgery.
2018-03-06
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine

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